Water activity

Mangrove National Park: Self-Drive Speedboat Tour

Activity provider: Rhino Rides Abu Dhabi
Water activity

Mangrove National Park: Self-Drive Speedboat Tour

Activity provider: Rhino Rides Abu Dhabi
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From US$ 107.55 per group up to 2

Likely to sell out

Pilot your own speedboat through the lagoon past flamingos and the Sheikh’s palace into the mangroves following your guide. Keep an eye out for marine life as you maneuver through the canals.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Cruise through the marina following your guide before you exit to the lagoon
  • Pass by the flamingo sanctuary and observe these odd looking birds in their natural habitat
  • Maneuver through the mangroves and observe its diverse fauna and flora
  • Land on an uninhabited island for a quick stop inside the mangroves
Full description

Meet your friendly guide at Anantara Eastern Mangroves, who will show you how to operate your own Rhino Rider speedboat. After a quick safety and operational briefing, hop onto your boat and slowly cruise through the marina towards the exit to the lagoon. Test the maximum speed of your Rhino Rider as you zoom through the lagoon passing the royal palace. Encounter flamingos on your way and observe them from a distance. Continue into the mangrove forest where you will maneuver through the canals. See fish, herons, crabs, or sometimes even dolphins along the way. Take a brief stop at an uninhabited island for a quick swim or to do some exploring. At the end of the tour, return to the departure point at Anantara Eastern Mangroves.

Includes
  • Rhino Rider speedboat
  • Guide
  • Life jacket
  • Food and drinks
Not suitable for
  • Children under 3 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems

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Date

Meeting point

Meet at Rhino Rides. Park in front of the Eastern Mangroves Promenade 2 building. Walk through the residential building, then walk down the steps towards the waterfront. Continue to your right along the water until you see the Rhino boats and guide.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • The weight limit on the boat: 225 kg/500 lbs (total)
  • Minimum age to drive the boat: 18 years
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 207 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.7/5

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Recommended experience, honest price. The guide was very polite and kind, he explained to us clearly the instruction to drive and especially everything there was to know to make the experience safely. We had a lot of fun, beautiful landscapes, in contrast with the great skyscrapers of the city.

January 16, 2023

A great morning spent touring the mangroves with Irfan. Conveniently located at our hotel, we really enjoyed the time spent with Irfan whilst exploring the peace and tranquility of our surroundings. Superb instructions from Irfan on handling the boat and safety briefing.

December 8, 2022

This was an amazing experience! We really enjoyed the tour and especially the guides - everyone was super friendly and safe, and we got to see some beautiful scenery and truly memories for a lifetime. Thanks to the team for an incredible experience. 10/10 recommend

November 5, 2022

Product ID: 404602